Railway stations throughout Europe, in general, create memorable experiences and the framework for many images and memories. Therefore, we love to travel from city to city by train. Every turn, every bridge and tunnel you go through becomes an exciting adventure. At each stop, the train station tells its story. Stories of the city, its people, its history and much more. The Railway Station of Toledo, Spain, is undoubtedly one of those magical stops that we enjoy very much when visiting this great city.
Author: La Viajera y El Mochilero
The Fountain of Neptune – Firenze
Strolling through Florence, its squares, bridges, churches and much more can the city be discovered. The main square, both civic and political in Florence is the “Plaza de la Señoría” or in Italian, “Piazza della Signoria”. It is here where Town Hall is located, within what is known as the “Palazzo Vecchio”. Continue reading “The Fountain of Neptune – Firenze”
Piazza di San Pietro – Vatican City
Located in the Vatican City is the great “Piazza di San Pietro”, in English St. Peter’s Square and also known as the Vatican Square. The “Piazza di San Pietro” serves as a prelude to the main temple of the Catholic religion, the Papal Basilica of St. Peter. Continue reading “Piazza di San Pietro – Vatican City”
Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore – Bologna
Bologna is known as the Italian city of “la Dotta, la Rossa e la Grassa”. The “Dotta” refers to its University, the “Rossa” to the color of the ceilings and the “Grassa” to its typical food. In addition, Bologna has a large number of churches. And surrounded within these characteristics of the city, we find the “Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore”. Continue reading “Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore – Bologna”
Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina
When visiting Rome, you have to cross the borders to enter the “Stato della Città del Vaticano”, the Vatican City State. It was founded as a result of the Peace Treaty and Lateran Pacts in 1929. Until then, Rome and the Papal States were the sovereign nation of what we know today as Italy. Continue reading “Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina”
Chiesa Sant ‘Andrea della Valle, Rome
The Chiesa Sant ‘Andrea della Valle is a minor basilica in Rome, however, it is the headquarters of the Congregation of Regular Clerics of Divine Providence, also known as “Theatines”, a male religious order of the Catholic Church. Continue reading “Chiesa Sant ‘Andrea della Valle, Rome”
Is David home?
Recognized worldwide as a sculptor and painter, Michelangelo Buonarroti, known as Michelangelo (in Spanish), is considered one of the greatest exponents of the Renaissance along with Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael and Donatello. Continue reading “Is David home?”
Madrid from above
Located in front of the “Plaza de España” on the “Gran Vía” avenue in Madrid, Spain, is the refurbished building now known as RIU Plaza Hotel. The hotel is located in the emblematic “Spain Building” and houses the Sky Bar and the 360º terrace, an outdoor rooftop bar where you can see the most exquisite views of the city of Madrid. Continue reading “Madrid from above”
David and the “Palazzo Vecchio”
On the “Piazza della Signoria de Firenze”, in front of the entrance to the “Palazzo Vecchio” is one of the many replicas that exist in the world of Michelangelo’s David. The interesting thing about this replica is that it is located in the place where the original David was exhibited for more than 350 years. Continue reading “David and the “Palazzo Vecchio””
Basilica of Saint John and Paul – Venice
Venice in Italy would seem somewhat complicated in terms of its structure as a city. Its metropolitan area is comprised of six municipalities. The best known of these is the municipality “Venezia-Murano-Burano”. The historic center of “Venezia” in turn is sub-divided into districts called “Sestieris”. The “Sestieri de San Marcos” is the most tourist district of Venice, although each “Sestieri” has its own tourist attractions. Continue reading “Basilica of Saint John and Paul – Venice”